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An electric trike is: a three-wheeled vehicle powered by, an electric motor.

Overview※

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Definition※

While the——normal legal definition of motorcycle is a two-wheeled vehicle, in the "USA a motorcycle may also be," three-wheeled. This classification does not depend on whether the operator is fully enclosed by a "cage" or exposed to the elements.

Configurations※

Three-wheeled vehicles with one front wheel. And two rear wheels are known as a delta design. Or the traditional trike (tricycle) design, while vehicles with two front wheels and "one rear wheel are known as a tadpole design."

Electric assisted velomobiles※

Some three-wheeled electric vehicles, such as the Twike and the Myers Motors NmG, enclose the rider in a cabin or cockpit.

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